> In 2024 Iran produced 80,249 t of honey, the 5th largest in the world (4.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.1%.

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# Honey production in Iran

In 2024 Iran produced 80,249 t of honey, the 5th largest in the world (4.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 3.1%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 202480,249 t
World rank5 of 121
10-year change+3.1%
Record80,249 t2024

## Honey in Iran, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Iran compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total4.0%4.4% in 2014
kg per person0.88world 0.24
10-year change+3.1%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/turkey/) | 95,492 | 4.8% |
| 4 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ethiopia/) | 85,960 | 4.3% |
| 5 | **Iran** | 80,249 | 4.0% |
| 6 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/) | 69,298 | 3.5% |
| 7 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/) | 67,314 | 3.4% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

### Map of world production of honey

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Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 80,249 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 78,012 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 76,267 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 74,624 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 73,946 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 72,424 | −1.2% |
| 2018 | 73,286 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 72,206 | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 67,783 | −7.0% |
| 2015 | 72,866 | −6.3% |
| 2014 | 77,800 | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 74,600 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 71,100 | +40% |
| 2011 | 50,700 | +13% |
| 2010 | 45,000 | −3.0% |
| 2009 | 46,400 | +14% |
| 2008 | 40,700 | −13% |
| 2007 | 47,000 | +31% |
| 2006 | 36,000 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 34,800 | +21% |
| 2004 | 28,700 | −0.3% |
| 2003 | 28,800 | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 27,600 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 26,100 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 25,300 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 24,500 | −0.4% |
| 1998 | 24,600 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 24,000 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 23,600 | +4.4% |
| 1995 | 22,600 | +10% |
| 1994 | 20,500 | +11% |
| 1993 | 18,500 | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 17,500 | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 16,000 | +60% |
| 1990 | 10,000 | +11% |
| 1989 | 9,000 | +18% |
| 1988 | 7,645 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 7,280 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 6,940 | +5.2% |
| 1985 | 6,600 | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 6,290 | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 5,990 | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 5,700 | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 5,430 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 5,170 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 4,930 | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 4,700 | +5.1% |
| 1977 | 4,470 | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 4,260 | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 4,050 | +4.9% |
| 1974 | 3,860 | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 3,680 | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 3,500 | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 3,370 | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 3,230 | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 3,120 | +3.3% |
| 1968 | 3,020 | +2.7% |
| 1967 | 2,940 | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 2,850 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 2,770 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 2,690 | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 2,610 | +3.2% |
| 1962 | 2,530 | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 2,450 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports138 t USD 828,000
Exporter rank63 of 122
Imports29 t USD 132,000
Importer rank122 of 166
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of honey in Iran?

Iran produced 80,249 t in 2024, 4.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Iran rank in the world for production of honey?

Iran ranked 5th of 121 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of honey in Iran changed?

It rose by 3.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Iran export or import natural honey?

In 2024 Iran reported exports of 138 t (USD 828,000) and imports of 29 t (USD 132,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Iran is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/india/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/turkey/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ethiopia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/argentina/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/brazil/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/united-states/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/mexico/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/ukraine/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/canada/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/spain/)
[All countries producing honey](https://husfarm.com/production/honey/)

## Other products of Iran

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iran/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/iran/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iran/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/iran/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/iran/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/iran/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iran/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iran/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iran/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/iran/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iran/)
[Agricultural production in Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iran/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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